CHINA'S STRATEGIC EMBRACE OF AI-DRIVEN CYBERWARFARE: IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Abstract

This research paper delves into China's strategic embrace of AI-driven cyberwarfare, unveiling a new era in national security dynamics. The convergence of AI and cyberwarfare has propelled China's strategic dominance in the global landscape. The study highlights how AI has accelerated the sophistication of cyber operations, enabling novel forms of cyber threats, thereby presenting new risks to human rights and international security. This research employs a neo-realist theoretical framework to investigate China’s strategic imperatives, focusing on the intensifying dynamics of cyber conflict. Adopting a post-positivist paradigm and a qualitative methodology grounded in documentary analysis, the study aims to deliver an in-depth understanding of AI-driven cyber warfare. This research presents an in-depth analysis of China’s strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its cyber operations, examining this development within the broader context of China’s cybersecurity policies and the associated challenges in AI advancement. Emphasizing the urgent need for coordinated international efforts, the research highlights the critical importance of addressing governance gaps to foster stability and security in an increasingly AI-driven cyber landscape.

Keywords: US-China, AI-driven cyberwarfare, cyber operations, cybersecurity, national security, artificial Intelligence.